mythology
gb/mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/ us/mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
B2
Engleză
~ 9200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B2
entity
1
traditional myths of a culture
All the old stories and tales of gods, heroes, and strange events that belong to one culture or religion.
Tipar de utilizare:
[culture]'s mythology
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'myth' and 'mythology'. A 'myth' is one story, while 'mythology' is the whole system or collection of myths for a culture. Learners may also use 'legend' when they mean 'mythology'; legends are usually more closely linked to supposed historical events, while mythology often focuses on gods, creation, and the structure of the universe.
Sinonime
myths (Less formal and usually refers to the individual stories, not necessarily the whole system.)
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folklore (Includes traditional stories, customs, and beliefs; broader and not limited to gods and creation tales.)
Antonime
history (Refers to factual records of past events, while mythology is made of traditional stories that are not treated as literal fact.)
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fact (Stresses truth that can be shown or checked, as opposed to story traditions that may not be literally true.)
Colocații
Greek mythology
|Norse mythology
|ancient mythology
|classical mythology
|Hindu mythology
|mythology and folklore
Teme
religion
|culture
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- She has always been fascinated by Greek mythology and its many gods and heroes.
- In Norse mythology, Odin is the chief of the gods.
- The course introduces students to the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia.
- Dragons appear in the mythology of many different cultures.
- The film draws heavily on Japanese mythology for its characters and themes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We are studying Roman mythology in class.
- In Egyptian mythology, the sun god travels across the sky every day.
- My brother reads many books about Viking mythology.
- The game is based on Chinese mythology.
- I like stories from old mythology because they are very imaginative.
Substantiv
C1
entity
2
stories that shape an image
All the stories and ideas that people tell about a person, place, or group that give it a special image, often not fully true.
Tipar de utilizare:
the mythology of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think this sense always refers to old religious stories, like in traditional mythology. In modern writing, 'the mythology of X' often means the popular stories and ideas that surround something today, and it can be critical or ironic. It does not mean that people literally believe these stories like a religion.
Sinonime
narrative (Focuses more on the overall story or storyline, and is more general, not limited to exaggerated or idealized images.)
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mythos (More literary or academic; often used for the set of ideas and stories that define a culture or movement.)
Antonime
reality (Highlights what is actually true, in contrast to an idealized or simplified mythology that people tell about something.)
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facts (Stresses specific true details that may contradict the simplified or romanticized mythology.)
Colocații
the mythology of celebrity
|the mythology of the American West
|national mythology
|corporate mythology
|political mythology
Teme
society
|media
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Exemple
- The movie challenges the national mythology of a simple, innocent past.
- There is a whole mythology around tech start‑ups and their young founders.
- Her public image is carefully managed, but the mythology of her genius is exaggerated.
- The book explores the mythology of the American West created by old cowboy films.
- Over time, corporate mythology turned the company's modest beginnings into a heroic story.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Many people believe the mythology of the perfect family on TV.
- There is a strong mythology about life in big cities.
- The media helped build the mythology of the singer as a rebel.
- The author questions the mythology of war as something brave and clean.
- Fans often create a mythology around their favorite sports stars.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
3
academic field studying myths
A school or university subject where people study myths and what they mean in different cultures.
Tipar de utilizare:
to study mythology
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes do not realize that 'mythology' can also name a university subject or field of research, not just the stories themselves. In this sense, it is used like 'biology' or 'history' as a field of study.
Sinonime
mythology studies (Less common phrase; clearly points to organized academic work on myths.)
Antonime
science (In academic contexts, often contrasted as the study of empirical phenomena, while mythology studies traditional narratives and beliefs.)
Colocații
study mythology
|comparative mythology
|mythology course
|mythology class
|professor of mythology
Teme
academia
|religion
|literature
|education
|arts_entertainment
|science
Exemple
- She decided to specialize in mythology and folklore for her master's degree.
- Comparative mythology looks at similar stories across different cultures.
- He teaches a popular mythology course in the literature department.
- Modern mythology research often uses tools from anthropology and psychology.
- The conference brought together leading scholars in mythology.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I want to study mythology at university.
- Our mythology class meets twice a week.
- She is writing a paper for her mythology course.
- He is a professor of mythology at the local college.
- Comparative mythology is his main research interest.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
mythology
IPA
GB/mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
US/mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
Silabe și accent
myth - o - logy (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (o)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: mythology
- Plural: mythologies, mythology
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
mythologies
noun
Core family
Related words
mythic
adjective
mythologist
noun
mythologically
adverb
Advanced or less common
mythologize
verb
Expresii
Greek mythology
1/ɡɹˈik mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
traditional myths of ancient Greece
All the old stories about the gods, heroes, and strange events from ancient Greece.
Exemple
- We learned about Zeus and Hera in our Greek mythology unit at school.
- Greek mythology has inspired many modern books and movies.
- She collects artwork based on characters from Greek mythology.
Norse mythology
1/nˈɔɹs mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
traditional myths of ancient Scandinavia
All the old stories about the gods, heroes, and strange events from ancient northern Europe, especially the Vikings.
Exemple
- Thor and Loki come from Norse mythology.
- He enjoys reading comic books that mix Norse mythology with modern settings.
- The video game is heavily influenced by Norse mythology.
urban mythology
1/ˈɚbən mɪθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
widely told modern urban legends
Modern stories that many people tell and repeat, often scary or strange, that sound true but are not proven.
Exemple
- Many of the warnings about razor blades in candy are just urban mythology.
- The film plays with urban mythology about haunted subway stations.
- Stories of alligators in the sewers are classic urban mythology.